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Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare
Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?
The White War, fighting at the roof of the Alps
The Donation of Constantine, medieval Europe’s greatest deception
Classical Antiquity
Kostas Chalastras
Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare
An isolated enemy detachment was taken...
Classical Antiquity
Kostas Chalastras
Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?
According to Tacitus, the Great Fire...
Modern Era
Kostas Chalastras
The White War, fighting at the roof of the Alps
“Up there, winter had already begun...
Renaissance
Kostas Chalastras
The Donation of Constantine, medieval Europe’s greatest deception
The decisive demonstration of its falsehood...
Classical Antiquity
Kostas Chalastras
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)
Unlike several of his predecessors, Majorian...

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ANCIENT HISTORY
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Empires collided, Egyptian–Hittite chariot confrontation at Kadesh, 1274 BC
Empires collided, Egyptian–Hittite chariot confrontation at Kadesh, 1274 BC
Protesilaus, the tragic first Achaean to land on Troy’s shores
Protesilaus, the tragic first Achaean to land on Troy’s shores
The defeat and subjugation of the indigenous Sicels to the dominant Greek Syracuse
The defeat and subjugation of the indigenous Sicels to the dominant Greek Syracuse
“Sissitia” and “Andreia”: cornerstones of ancient Greek society
“Sissitia” and “Andreia”: cornerstones of ancient Greek society
Turmoil in the Late Bronze Age, from prosperity to ruins
Turmoil in the Late Bronze Age, from prosperity to ruins
CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY
acarnanes
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Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare
An isolated enemy detachment was taken by surprise, after which the Acarnanians subjected it to a barrage of projectiles, preventing...
ancient history
Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?
Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?
barbarian
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)
Aetolian
A “Haunted” valley: Celts invade Greece (279 B.C.)
A “Haunted” valley: Celts invade Greece (279 B.C.)
ancient history
The Scythian–Cimmerian struggle and the Near Eastern power balance
The Scythian–Cimmerian struggle and the Near Eastern power balance

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The Middle Ages
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The Donation of Constantine, medieval Europe’s greatest deception
The Donation of Constantine, medieval Europe’s greatest deception
The decisive demonstration of its falsehood came from the Italian humanist Lorenzo...
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)
Henry of Grosmont, a warrior Duke of 14th century
Henry of Grosmont, a warrior Duke of 14th century
The Last Great War of Antiquity (Byzantine-Sassanid War of 602-628)
The Last Great War of Antiquity (Byzantine-Sassanid War of 602-628)
Conrad III’s strategic choices at the outset of the Second Crusade
Conrad III’s strategic choices at the outset of the Second Crusade

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Post WW2
China
The ”Four Pests Campaign”; China’s plan backfired
The ”Four Pests Campaign”; China’s plan backfired
People were highly enthusiastic about exterminating sparrows, and the equipment and techniques used were surprisingly advanced.
1971
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Belfast
A defining moment in IRA proxy bomb strategy: Civilians forced into terror
A defining moment in IRA proxy bomb strategy: Civilians forced into terror
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Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare

Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare

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An isolated enemy detachment was taken by surprise, after which the Acarnanians subjected it to a barrage of projectiles, preventing…
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Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?

Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?

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According to Tacitus, the Great Fire of Rome spread rapidly through the city’s densely built streets. It was brought under…
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The White War, fighting at the roof of the Alps

The White War, fighting at the roof of the Alps

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“Up there, winter had already begun by the end of September, not in silence and peace, but with the terrible…
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Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare
Slingers in Ancient Greek warfare
Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?
Nero, a mad emperor or a victim of History?
The White War, fighting at the roof of the Alps
The White War, fighting at the roof of the Alps
The Donation of Constantine, medieval Europe’s greatest deception
The Donation of Constantine, medieval Europe’s greatest deception
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)
Majorian, the last Roman counterstroke (457–461 AD)

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